Chapter 65: The King’s Decision
The maid led the way.
After turning a corner, they soon arrived outside a large, ornately decorated door.
"R-Right here," the maid said, trembling with fear.
"Thanks." Mio smiled faintly. His hand turned into a knife hand, and with a swift chop to the back of her neck, the maid fell unconscious. Her eyes rolled back, and she slumped to the floor.
Mio caught her before she hit the ground, dragged her to a nearby empty room, and carefully placed her inside. After making sure no one was around, he silently returned to the study door and pushed it open.
Inside, bookshelves lined the walls, filled with ancient tomes and documents. A man in a royal robe sat at a wide desk, flipping through a book. The scent of ink and old parchment filled the room.
Without lifting his head, the man asked, "What is it?"
But no response came.
Sensing something was wrong, the man looked up—and froze.
"It's you! The captain of the Black Crow Pirates!" King Cobra stood up from his seat, startled.
"Black Crow Pirates?" Mio raised an eyebrow, confused. Then, he chuckled. "So that's what they're calling us?"